Sligo’s tourism attractions highlighted in Washington Post article
The Washington Post newspaper has highlighted the various tourism attractions that Sligo and Yeats Country has to offer – the article was produced by writer James J.R. Patterson, who’s been telling us why he was…
GAA clubs not yet in a position to accommodate Ukrainian refugees – Regan
Former Leitrim senior footballer, Colin Regan, who is community and health manager with the GAA, has been explaining why clubs are not currently in a position to accommodate Ukrainian refugees at their facilities. He says…
Call for provision of Centre to deal with homeless and street drinking issue in Sligo
It’s claimed that Sligo needs to follow the example of Derry in a providing a Centre to help deal with its homeless and street drinking issue. Justin Coughlan has been responding to the growing number…
Sabina Higgins praised as PBP party in Sligo condemn Govt warmongering agenda
The People Before Profit party in Sligo has criticised those who have attacked Sabina Higgins for calling for a ceasefire in the Ukrainian war. Party member Nigel Gallagher says such attacks show the ‘ruthless warmongering…
Passengers unhappy with overcrowding on Sligo train
Passengers on the Sligo-Dublin 11.05am train yesterday morning claim the train was extremely overcrowded and many of those who had pre-booked seats discovered they were not available. Iarnrod Eireann says it arose from a mechanical…
Negotiations ‘ongoing’ on move of GPs to new Drumcliffe primary care centre
It’s hoped that GP services at the new €2.2m Drumcliffe primary care centre in Drumcliffe will be operational in coming weeks. The HSE has indicated to local Clr Donal Gilroy that negotiations with the GPs…
Overcrowding getting worse says Sligo Hospital patient who spent night on trolley
Rachel Murray of Ballintogher spent last Monday night on a trolley in the Emergency Department of Sligo University Hospital awaiting treatment. Health challenges mean Rachel attends the Hospital frequently as she says the overcrowding is…